My heart is full as we reflect on the events that happened within our country ten years ago. So many lives were forever changed as a result of that tragic day. Families who lost loved ones were left behind to pick up the pieces. It must have been a hopeless feeling as they watched everything unfurl knowing there was nothing they could do. As a country we watched, hearts breaking for the people so tragically affected.
In a moment hundreds if not thousands of men and women were thrust into single parenthood with no warning. Not only are they facing the loss of a loved one they are now facing the burdens of raising a family on their own, of providing for their family on one income, and helping their children cope with the loss of their parent. I can’t imagine taking all of that on all at once, yet so many did as a result of the attacks on September 11, 2001.
It’s hard to believe it has been ten years. To me it seems like only yesterday, but I’m sure for these men and women it seems like an eternity. At the time of the attacks I didn’t understand the gravity of what had happened. I will never forget the look on my parent’s faces as we heard the news of the planes crashing into the first tower; the intense fear in their eyes as we heard the news a few minutes later as the second tower was hit. At 12 years old I couldn’t comprehend what these people were going through. Now that I am grown, I’ve gained empathy for the men, women, and children who are still suffering the loss of their loved ones. May we never take for granted the freedoms that we share living in this country and may we never forget the lives that were lost and the families that are still suffering. God Bless America!